Materials Scientist/Engineer (Early Career) – Hybrid

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Family support

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer (Early Career) for a full-time role. The selected candidate will conduct lab experimentation, analyze data, and perform literature searches under guidance, contributing to projects for commercial and government clients.

This opportunity emphasizes applying materials science principles in a dynamic research environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science & Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Good laboratory practices and documentation skills.
• Ability to summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats.
• Experience conducting laboratory work and searching technical literature.
• Sole U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, construct, and execute laboratory experiments to advance research objectives.
• Apply materials science theories to well-defined tasks with minimal oversight.
• Compile and analyze design and test data to prepare product, process, or materials specifications.
• Assist in the interpretation of results and compose sections of technical reports.
• Conduct background research and search technical literature to support project needs.
• Perform basic engineering analysis of data collected through structured work assignments.
• Summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats.
• Complete assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.

Skills

Lab practices

Documentation skills

Literature searches

Data summarization

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Battelle in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer (Early Career) for a full-time role. The selected candidate will conduct lab experimentation, analyze data, and perform literature searches under guidance, contributing to projects for commercial and government clients.

This opportunity emphasizes applying materials science principles in a dynamic research environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and rigorous documentation.